Comparison

Do! vs Bento

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Do!

This app helps you manage your daily tasks with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Quickly add and complete tasks, set reminders, and automate recurring items. Securely store your data and personalize the experience with themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Fast task addition and completion
  • Recurring task automation
  • Home screen widgets for task visibility
  • Passcode and Face ID security
  • Data backup and restore options
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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The simplest To Do app Do! is a To Do app designed to help you focus on adding tasks and getting them done, without complex settings. We removed unnecessary features and kept only what makes it easy to use every day. ■ Add fast, finish instantly Add and complete tasks in the simplest way. Quick completion with a double tap. Set reminders so you don’t forget what matters. ■ Automate recurring tasks Save time by freely setting recurring tasks. Supports weekly, monthly, and yearly repeats. ■ See everything at a glance with widgets Check your tasks easily with modern, clean widgets. View today’s tasks or organize them in different ways. ■ Your data stays secure Protect your tasks with passcode or Face ID. All data is securely stored in your personal account. (Sign-up and login required) Backup and restore via Dropbox or Email. ■ Make it yours Cute themes to match your style. Multiple font options. Paper and pen–style sound effects. ■ External keyboard support. New Task (Command key + 'N') New Line (Option(Alt) key + 'Enter') Have questions or suggestions? Contact us: do@simplerion.com

About

Bento

This app offers a calm focus timer designed to enhance productivity for work and study. It utilizes Japanese-inspired themes and a distraction-free interface to help users achieve deep work states, manage tasks, and improve focus patterns with insightful analytics.

Highlights
  • Aesthetic Japanese focus scenes
  • Task limitation for reduced overload
  • Deep focus mode to block distractions
  • Customizable daily routines
  • Focus score and analytics
  • Focus booster for momentum
Features
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Stop getting overwhelmed with long to-do lists. Used by 50,000+ productivity enthusiasts. Bento is not a to-do list app. It's a focus companion. We believe in doing less, and finishing more. Using the calming Japanese themes, stay focused and get things done by packing your focus box. Your focus box is limited to up to 3 tasks. The goal is getting the right things done, not everything. Popular with ADHD, everyday users struggling with to-do list apps and overwhelmed individuals who need better focus. Start your first focus timer today! Bento Features - Aesthetic Timer: Our Japanese focus scenes are designed for calm and minimalism. - Focused Productivity: Limit your focus to up to 3 tasks to help reduce overload and burnout. - Deep Focus Mode: Block distractions, enter deep work states and stay focused with intention. - Custom Routines: Start a daily custom routine from your morning routine to deep focus start. - Focus Booster: Build momentum with your focus & stay engaged as you work. ADHD is one of our most popular use cases. Helping you to beat task paralysis, support better focus & deep work. Use Cases - Study Timer: Perfect for revision and exam preparation. The ultimate timer for study. - Work Timer: Enter flow states at work by embracing the focus box, focus score & scenes. - Reducing Burnout: Stop overwhelm by using a calm, low stimulation timer like Bento Focus. - Neurodiverse Focus: This focus timer is ADHD friendly and popular with the neurodivergent community. - Pomodoro Lovers: Bento focuses works as a pomodoro timer for entering cycles of focus. Plus focus badges, app icons, new themes released monthly, focus achievements and unique Japanese focus scenes. Bento is for everyone who wants to stay focused and reduce distractions. FREE TRIAL & PRICING Start a free trial for Premium for full features. Free version includes: 1 theme, timer mode. Auto-renewal can be canceled anytime via Apple settings. PRIVACY & TERMS: https://www.bentofocus.com/privacy https://www.bentofocus.com/terms SEND US FEEDBACK: https://www.bentofocus.com/feedback

Screenshots

Do!4 screens
Bento4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Do! at 4.7 against Bento's 4.1. Do! also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 54%) and ratings volume (26K vs 326). Bento's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Do! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bento sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Do! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do! has 26K ratings behind it against 326, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Do!'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Bento's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do! ships an update every 9 days, Bento weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Do! versus Bento: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo!Bento
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better4.1 (326 ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better326
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB117 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSIMPLERION Co., LtdKeep Productive Ltd

Customer experience

Do!

All ratings26,165 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.2%

Bento

All ratings326 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral14.5%
Negative31.6%

User reviews

Do!

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great to-do list app
  • 👍 Easy to use and organize
  • ✨ Customizable with colors and fonts
  • 📆 Helpful for managing daily tasks and routines
  • 🔔 Useful reminders and notifications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recurring tasks not always showing up correctly
  • 🔀 Randomly shuffles tasks
  • 💰 Ads still showing up after paid upgrade
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 🎨 Lack of customization options for themes and backgrounds

Bento

From 326 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helps focus on important tasks
  • 🎨 Beautiful and calming design
  • 🕰️ Useful Pomodoro-style timer
  • 📚 Bento methodology is insightful
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💰 Paid app now requires subscription
  • 🔇 Limited music/sound options
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI

Bugs and requests

Do!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/sign-in issues across devices
  • Reminders not working as expected
  • Syncing problems between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to share lists with others
  • Calendar integration and scheduling options
  • More recurring task options (weekly, monthly, etc.)
  • Desktop/web version for faster editing
  • Ability to add notes or descriptions to tasks

Bento

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Titles randomly deleted
  • Timer stops working unexpectedly
  • Switching themes doesn't work
  • Accessibility issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more music/sound options
  • Implement a widget for quick access
  • Allow customization of Bento templates
  • Sync tasks across devices
  • Add an Apple Watch app

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Do!

One-time2
  • Tip$0.99
  • Remove AD (Unlock!)$20.00
4 purchases

Bento

Subscriptions4
  • Bento Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Bento Premium - Annually1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Bento Premium - Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
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  • Bento Premium - Semiannual7 Days trial$19.996 Months

Questions

Is Do! free?
Do! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bento free?
Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Do! or Bento?
Do! is rated higher. Do! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Bento averages 4.1 from 326 ratings.
Do Do! or Bento have ads?
Do! shows ads; Bento does not.
Which is updated more often, Do! or Bento?
Do! ships an update every 9 days, and Bento weekly. Most recently, Do! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bento on September 25, 2026.

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